Newquay Community Hospital

Over the last 18 months, we have been able to recruit and train new minor injury practitioners. We are pleased to announce that we are now able to extend the opening hours of the unit in Newquay to 6 days a week.

From 19 February 2026, the unit will be open Thursdays to Tuesdays, 8am to 8pm. It will remain closed on Wednesdays. This continues to reflect the times when the unit is busier. The recently upgraded x-ray department will be open 5 days a week. 2 by appointment only. Full details are available on our live waiting times website page.

In line with our operating policies, opening hours remain under constant review. This ensures we have the capacity to deliver a consistent and sustainable offer for both the public and our referring partners. We allocate resources across the county. This allows us to keep our busiest units open and safely able to treat as many people as possible.

There is a national expectation to deliver integrated neighbourhood healthcare. In line with that, we will continue to develop our workforce and build in the right support. This includes exploring opportunities for joint working with primary care. The goal is to ensure integrated urgent on the day provision across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

What does this mean for me?

Newquay's Minor Injury Unit will be available 6 days a week from 8am to 8pm. People can walk-in during these hours, without an appointment.

When the unit in Newquay is closed alternative units are available 7 days a week:

• Bodmin, from 8am to 10pm
• Camborne Redruth from 8am to 10pm
• St Austell from 8am and 8pm

Minor injury units, or MIUs, treat a range of injuries that have happened in the last 14 days. Nurses, paramedics and healthcare assistants run our minor injury units.

We have 10 minor injury units spread across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. You do not need an appointment and can walk in

Check live waiting times and opening hours

Remember your nearest unit may not be the quickest. If you need advice before you travel, visit NHS 111 online or call 111.

What can minor injury units treat?

Minor injury units can treat:

• sprains and strains
• minor breaks or fractures
• traumatic wound infections (not surgical wounds)
• minor burns and scalds
• head injuries (where the person has not been unconscious)
• insect and animal bites and stings
• minor eye injuries
• cuts, bruises and grazes

When your GP is closed, they can treat suspected infections. These include sore ears and throats.

Most minor injury units have access to x-ray.

Nearly all pharmacies also offer a minor illness service.  Find your nearest pharmacy and check opening hours.

Call our mental health line for advice and support 24/7 on 0800 038 5300.

If you are unsure which service is best can use the NHS 111 symptom checker or call 111, 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

People with life or limb-threatening illnesses or injuries should call 999. This includes:

• patients who have suffered a head injury with loss of consciousness or who are on blood thinners
• breathing difficulties
• chest pain without injury
• stroke symptoms
• abdominal pain
• severe bleeding

The hospital has a charitable fund which is used to improve patient services.

The hospital is also generously supported by the Newquay Hospital League of Friends. Call 07775 715 672 for more information.

Newquay Community Hospital has 19 inpatient beds providing inpatient care for adult patients and patients who require rehabilitation following surgery or illness.

There is a dedicated space for patients nearing the end of their life which is a quiet area for them to be with their families.

Checklist of items to bring into hospital

• Toiletries.
• Change of clothes and footwear.
• Any current medicines.
• Glasses.
• Books or magazines.
• Mobile phone or tablet.
• No more than £10 in cash.

Visiting a patient

Visiting times at Newquay Hospital are 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm.

Read the latest visiting guidelines

The wards have protected mealtimes between 12.30pm to 1.30pm and from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. However if you would like to help your relative to eat and drink you are welcome to stay on the ward. Please arrange this with the ward manager.

How to contact your relative

Patients can use their own mobile telephones or tablets while on the ward. We also have iPads available and are happy to support patients to make video calls using these. Please ask a staff member for details.

Call the main ward on 01637 834 809.